rai

when I got my S2000 4 years ago, I sold my neighbor my 91 Escort (3-door). It had 99K miles on it and I sold it for $1200. Since then he has put on another 50K with almost no maintaince except for a new battery and starter.


He loves it b/c it gets 30+ mpg.

CalBear

Just curious- How long do auto trannies last in these Maximas? Also, are they good in the snow (with or without snow tires)? Thanks!

Euclid

bulldogs2k

not on topic but would anyone ride a scooter? they look fun, plus you get 40+ mpg.
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North Star

Find yourself a nice AE86! Hachi's are the sh*t!!! You could probably find one for under $2K I believe......

Hard to come by though....

Slamnasty

I can't speak for Nissan autos after 1994, but the pre-95 Maxima autos are very much akin to the autos in the previous-gen Acura CLs/TLs. Meaning they're bound to break at any moment. I think the post.95 auto trannies are much better, but I have no first-hand experience with them. I've only ever driven 5-speed Maximas, and they are very reliable trannies.

DVDoughboy

you know what they say about scooters and fat women

they look like fun to ride........


But back on topic, it's very difficult to find a reliable beater for $2k.

aklucsarits

My beater is a 1992 Nissan Sentra SE-R. I bought it 4 years ago from its original owner for $2000. It had only 75,000mi on it. It has been a GREAT car. It has been very fun to drive and super reliable. The only thing I've replaced so far was the original 11 year old factory battery. Right now it probably needs a new clutch soon and I think the struts have seen better days. But it's never left me stranded.

It's pretty much unstoppable in the snow too...


Andrew

honda606

No he actually found a buyer at the current market price, something you're obviously not familiar with.

Believe it or not there is a huge demand for older Honda Civics/CRX's in good shape right now. I bought a 90 CRX Si about six months ago for $2000 and could easily sell it right now on ebay for $3000+. With the gas prices the way they are, many people are looking for lightweight cars that get excellent gas mileage. Combine that with a brand that had a reputation for some of their best build quality in the early 90's and you get a higher than average demand.

What's your take on this car? Another idiot? To me its an enthusiast knowing exactly what they want. Something small and light, tossable in the corners, and capable of getting 35+ mpg on the freeway. Seems like a no brainer to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CRX-S...019789031QQrdZ1

What about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CRX-H...020389226QQrdZ1

For some reason, I don't think the same market exists for your gym socks. Sorry.

ImportSport

I took a long time to find my beater knowing that sooner or later something ideal would come up. I ended up getting my 95 Accord EX for 2k with 200k on it. It's a tank